Brooke Barrettsmith

Brooke Barrettsmith [1] is a singer, songwriter, and musician originally from Spring Grove, Illinois.[2] She was a former contestant of the reality television show American Idol during its 5th season in 2005–2006.

Brooke Barrettsmith
Promotional Photo, 2010
Background information
Birth nameBrooke Elizabeth Barrettsmith
Born (1982-01-04) January 4, 1982
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresRock, pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, piano
Years active2000 (2000)–2012
LabelsEssential Records
Associated actsVialyne
Websitewww.barrettsmithmusic.com

Biography

Early in Brooke's career (2003-2004), she signed a developmental record deal with Word/Curb/Warner Records as duo act with her younger sister Leah. Then in 2005, auditioning alongside her sister,[3] Brooke reached the top 40 on American Idol. In 2006, Brooke signed a solo recording deal with Sony BMG Records in Nashville, Tennessee and toured nationally with various bands and musicians.

Her self-titled debut album was released on August 19, 2008 to rave reviews. It was produced by Aaron Sprinkle and Rob Hawkins for Essential Records,[4] a Christian subsidiary of Sony BMG Records. Her music charted on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart and Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart in September 2008.[5] She was endorsed by Fender Guitars and Taylor Guitars.

In the summer of 2010, she headlined a national tour.[6]

From 2011-2012 she was the lead singer for the Chicago-based rock band Vialyne.

She retired from music in 2012.

Discography

Singles
  • "Farewell"
  • "More Real"
  • "OK"
  • "Quiet My Heart"
  • "Beautiful Liar"

References
  1. Brooke Barrettsmith Discography, Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2008-05-04
  2. "Brooke Barrettsmith, American Idol 5". American Idol News. 2006-01-21. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  3. "Brooke Barrettsmith American Idol Essential Records". CCM Magazine. 2008-04-07. Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  4. Farias, Andree (2008-04-14). "The Scoop (04-14-08)". Christian Music Today. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  5. "Brooke Barrettsmith - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  6. "Official website". Retrieved 9 April 2010.
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